undergunfire wrote:
So is the hpv vaccine only needed if you have multiple partners in you're life? That is what I heard, you get hpv outbreaks from switching partners because of bacteria. I am married, so I only and will only have my husband, obviously. I am 20 years old, too.
Or does the Gardisil shot also prevent uterine cancer in the future regardless of only sticking to one partner?
It confuses me, lol.
This is not true. HPV isn't a bacteria- it's an STI. It's called the 'Human Papilloma Virus' and is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.
Someone can carry the hpv virus without knowing it. If you have unprotected sex (which personally I think is just stupid) then you are at risk of catching it. It shouldn't be linked with promiscuity or anything negative, because you can still catch it even if you use protection and are careful. Like any STIs, condoms are not 100% effective in preventing you from catching it.
If you have unprotected sex with someone who happens to have it, you can then get it. It remains in your system and you can unknowingly pass it on.
It doesn't matter how many partners you have. Just if they happen to carry it. If you always use protection, your chance of catching it are very low. However, the more partners you have, the higher your chance of catching it.
That's why they only introduced the vaccine in schools for the year 8s- it was unlikely any of them have had sex, so they could vaccinate them with full cover.
If you have had sex then it's still very worthwhile having it, as it will still be effective.
It doesn't matter how old you are- it just matters whether it has been passed to you.
If your husband has had other sexual partners then there is a possibilty he has it- that is just a possibility. Seeing as sometimes there are no symptoms, the vaccine can prevent it from causing problems later if you have it, such as cevical cancer.
Basically I think it's worthwhile you getting it while you can.
